Two Arrested for Multiple Cannabis Store Break and Enters

By Niagara Regional Police Service - Aug 14, 2026

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In August 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit (SCU) began an investigation into a string of break and enters that targeted Cannabis stores throughout the Region of Niagara.

A White 2024 Buick Envista was identified as a suspect vehicle and an associated address was identified on Garner Road in the City of Niagara Falls.

A judicial search warrant was applied for and granted for both the Buick Envista and the residence. On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the 2 District SCU executed the warrants with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit (ETU), 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) SCU, Canine Unit (K9), Tactical Support Group (TSG), and 2 District uniform officers. After an extensive stand-off, two suspects exited the residence and were arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, detectives recovered a large quantity of stolen property and seized suspect clothing and break and enter instruments which had been used during the commission of the offences.

35-year-old Allan MUSTARD of St Catharines is charged with the following criminal offences:

Break and Enter with Intent
Break and Enter – Commit (2 counts)
Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited (2 counts)
Fail to Comply with Probation Order

37-year-old Miranda TEMPLE of Niagara Falls is charged with the following criminal offences:

Break and Enter with Intent
Break and Enter – Commit (2 counts)

MUSTARD remains in custody and attended a bail hearing on Friday August 14, 2026 at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St Catharines. TEMPLE was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009705.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

NRPS Incident #26-96460, 26-96870, 26-99762